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Chapter 172 Another Letter from Britain (Guaranteed 1 Update)
After a good sleep, Zhou Huimin went to Yongheng Records again the next morning, Sunday, and found Uncle Zhang Mingmin.

"Who is your friend A Ming?" Zhang Mingmin was in such a hurry yesterday that he didn't have time to ask.

“He seems to be a university teacher.”

"University teacher?" Zhang Mingmin was surprised. "HKU or CUHK?"

Zhou Huimin: "From Peking University."

"Bei? The Peking University in the mainland?!"

Seeing Zhou Huimin nod, Zhang Mingmin was in awe and decided that he must sing this song himself, and he must sing it well!

Zhang Mingmin then took the girl to find the company owner, Deng Bingheng.

Deng Bingheng has been running a record company for many years. Although it has never been very popular, he is a veteran after all and still understands music.

He could tell the quality of the song at a glance. In order to help raise the price, Zhang Mingmin also said that the song was written by his friend and he hoped that he would sing it.

"Sister, please go out and wait for a moment. Let's discuss this."

After Zhou Huimin went out, she waited anxiously for more than ten minutes, and then she was called in again.

"My company bought this song. The lyrics cost 1000 yuan, the music cost 1500 yuan, and the sales commission is another thing."

The total amount was 2500 yuan, plus sales commission, which surprised Zhou Huimin very much. This was the price for a musician with some fame.

However, the sales share is now just empty talk, because Boss Deng has not thought about releasing a record for Zhang Mingmin. He just wants to go to the radio station to make it to the charts after recording the song, and then perform the song in a nightclub to see if it will be popular, and then make other plans.

After signing the contract on behalf of A-Ming, Zhou Huimin immediately received 2500 Hong Kong dollars. She immediately took out a bill and returned it to Zhang Mingmin.

Zhang Mingmin left his home phone number to Zhou Huimin: "If you need any help in the future, just let me know. If your friend Ming has any new works, you can also contact me."

Zhou Huimin nodded and left the company.

She felt that she should pay for the membership registration herself, so there was still 150 Hong Kong dollars left for her, and Ming could get 2250.

150 yuan is enough to pay for the postage, and I can also buy some Hong Kong snacks and movie magazines for Ming, as he said he likes watching movies.

Material things must be very scarce in mainland China now. I wonder if he has ever heard of chocolate and coffee. Then Zhou Huimin returned to Hong Kong Island and went to the supermarket near her home to start shopping.

I got home earlier this time and had plenty of time to cook for my mother.

While eating, mother took out money from her pocket and gave Zhou Huimin one hundred yuan.

Zhou Huimin was stunned: "My usual pocket money is enough."

"Aren't you going to send some things to your pen pals in mainland China? How can you do that without money?" Mother Zhou pushed the money over and said, "But it's best not to do this too often. Once every one or two months is fine."

Mother Zhou still felt a little pressured to pay this money. After all, she was no longer young and she had to support her daughter to go to college.

Zhou Huimin was so moved that her eyes became moist. Her mother gave birth to her when she was 43 years old. She is almost years old now and can only do odd jobs. It is actually very hard work and she earns less than yuan a day.

Zhou Huimin pushed the money back and took out a bag of snacks from her room.

“Actually, I’ve already bought it.”

"Where do you get so much money? Don't you want to spend your pocket money?" Mother Zhou was very surprised.

"Because I helped A Ming sell a song, and then he gave me a 10% commission." In order to make her mother believe it, Zhou Huimin took out the letter written by Wei Ming and showed it to her.

Anyway, there is nothing shameful in the letter.

Mother Zhou was very surprised: "Writing songs? Isn't he a student at Peking University?"

The identity of being a Peking University student was an important reason why Zhou's mother supported her daughter and the other party to be pen pals. As the saying goes, "Birds of a feather flock together."

Zhou Huimin: "I just found out that he is not a student, but a teacher. He is also a writer. He learned music specifically to write novels, so he can also write songs!"

Zhou Huimin's eyes were shining when she introduced A-Ming.

Mother Zhou was even more surprised, but after reading the letter, she found that it did say that.

She then asked, "How much did that song sell for?"

"Two thousand five hundred yuan!" Zhou Huimin said proudly, "I took 10% of it."

One percent is two hundred and fifty. Mother Zhou believes that A-Ming is a university teacher. Even in the environment of the mainland, he can earn more than his monthly income from just one song. He is obviously not an ordinary person. He must have great talent!
"Wait, are you going to sell songs today? Are you going alone?" Mother Zhou's expression suddenly became serious.

Zhou Huimin knew her mother was worried about her, so she said, "Mom, I'm already a big kid, and you have to work too."

Mother Zhou gently stroked her daughter's curly hair. The child has been wild since she was young, like a tomboy.

"If something like this happens again, tell mom and I can make time to be with you."

"Yes!" Zhou Huimin nodded heavily.

Next, Mother Zhou asked which singer the song was sold to and when she could hear it.

Zhou Huimin smiled and replied: "It should be available on the radio soon. Remember to listen to the music radio station. It's called "Slippery Her" and the singer is Zhang Mingmin."

After helping A-Ming sell his songs successfully, Zhou Huimin started writing letters to him tonight and will send the package out tomorrow.

~
Yunnan, Yuxi, near Ailao Mountain.

On the first day of April, Cui Cuicui's family finally received the letter and package sent by Wei Ming from Yanjing. The little girl had been waiting for this letter for a month. She thought that Brother Wei had forgotten her. A while ago, she had read the March issue of "Children's Literature" and "Black Cat Sheriff", and was sure that Wei Ming was the Brother Wei she admired.

Wei Ming's package was very rich, including a group photo of them with the family, a signed copy of "The Magic Book" for Cui Cuicui, a signed copy of "Animals Are Dangerous" for Cui Sheng, and some Yanjing delicacies. It was a big package.

Cui Cuicui was very happy, and what made her even happier was that Sister Zhu Lin came to visit her home again today.

Because they lived not far away and they both had medical backgrounds, Zhu Lin often came to see Dr. Xu Yingying to exchange ideas and learn, and he had become familiar with their family.

However, when she heard Zhu Lin's words, she was no longer happy.

"We have finished filming at Ailao Mountain and will be returning to Yuxi City tomorrow."

"Sister, I will miss you!" Cui Cuicui said sweetly.

Zhu Lin smiled and hugged Cui Cuicui: "If you miss me, you can watch our movie then."

"Ok!"

Doctor Xu added, "Linlin, here are some dried mushrooms. Take some back. They are delicious. Don't worry, they are not poisonous."

"Haha, I'm still assured about this. These mushrooms are perfect for making soup."

Doctor Xu added, "Send some to Xiao Wei later. Just write Peking University as the address, right?"

"Yeah." Zhu Lin replied. In fact, she had also recently received a package from Wei Ming, listened to the tape from Wei Ming, and heard him talk about his recent trip to Guangzhou.

~
Zhu Lin and Wei Ming in the southwest can only keep up to date with each other's latest situation through letters.

In addition to communicating with Wei Ming via correspondence, Gong Xing in the Northwest could also hear the story from Lu Xiaoyan and Xizi.

So she not only knew that Wei Ming had gone to Guangzhou and bought a motorcycle, but also knew that Wei Ming was preparing to take the correspondence course at Peking University.

"Then Xiao Wei can be considered a college student from now on, right?"

"Yes, although I am not an undergraduate, this diploma will make it easier for me to take the postgraduate entrance exam at Peking University."

"Oh, you still have to take the postgraduate entrance examination?" Gong Xing exclaimed.

Lv Xiaoyan smiled and said, "With Xiao Ming's current skills, he is more than qualified to teach students in the Chinese Department of Peking University. His uncle and I hope that he can get a higher diploma and become a teacher at Peking University in the future."

Gong Xing nodded: "That's great indeed. He's so good, he will definitely be able to do it."

Then Gong Xing thought about the fact that she had never been to college, and couldn't help feeling a little regretful. She had been sent to the countryside to work in a production team since junior high school, so even if she wanted to take the exam now, she couldn't.

As the two were talking, a dirty and energetic little boy came in from outside.

"My biological mother, Mother Xue!" It was Xizi. In order to get into the role, he no longer called her sister. When Lu Xiaoyan was not around, he would just call her mother. When his biological mother was around, he would call her "Mother Xue".

Lu Xiaoyan looked at her son. It was only the second day, and she felt that he had integrated into the local community and made several local friends.

But Director Xie probably just wants a simple feeling, so it won’t do to be so dirty.

"Xiaoxue, is there any work to do here? Take Xizi with you to work tomorrow."

Xizi's happy expression froze immediately.

Gong Xing smiled and said, "Then come with me to take care of the ponies and lambs on the farm tomorrow."

Xizi became happy again: "Okay, I like ponies and lambs the best!"

In Gouzitun, Xizi often took care of the brigade's livestock with his uncle.

At night, Xizi slept with his two mothers. When Xizi and Lu Xiaoyan fell asleep, Gong Xing was still asleep.

Now she and Lu Xiaoyan live and eat together and are inseparable. She doesn't know when she can get away from them and write a letter to Wei Ming.

It was normal for me to write the letter, but I was afraid that Sister Xiaoyan would think too much. She is used to teasing people, which makes people feel embarrassed.

~
While Gong Xing was still thinking about this letter, Wei Ming in the capital received another special letter.

"Brother Ming!"

When Wei Ming was working at the school magazine, Biaozi, who was on patrol, came over.

"Biaozi, come in and talk."

Biaozi said mysteriously: "Brother, you better come out and tell me."

After Wei Ming left, Biaozi handed over a letter like a spy: "Letter from Britain!"

Wei Ming's expression immediately brightened. Could it be that his foreign exchange had arrived?

He took it and saw that it was indeed Melinda. He had been waiting so hard!

He quickly opened the letter, but found no foreign exchange or remittance slip inside.

However, in the letter, Melinda reported to Wei Ming on the situation of "Jumanji".

“I have completed the translation of this novel and submitted it to the children’s book department of our company. The head of the children’s book department appreciated it very much, but because it is too short, he suggested that we find an artist to present this story in the form of a picture book.

"Then the royalties will be shared by the original author, the translator (me) and the painter in a ratio of 5:3:2. It could also be 4:3:3 or even 3:3:4, depending on the fame and strength of the painter. Of course, the copyright still belongs to you. If you agree, you can send me a telegram. If this deal goes through, my loan can be paid off!"

(End of this chapter)